Biggs on SPLC Fraud Allegations

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) weighed in on the recent indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for sending money to hate groups to foment racism.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently indicted the SPLC on 11 counts of money laundering, bank fraud, and wire fraud. According to the indictment, the SPLC paid leading members of hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and other white supremacist groups to foment racism, which the Law Center disputes by saying... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: There's no good reason a member of Congress should be trading stocks while making laws. I don't trade stocks, and I've got a bill to make sure nobody else does either.

Senator Ruben Gallego: It was an honor to speak at the 18th Annual Kyiv Security Forum this week. Ukraine is winning the war against Russia, and the EU’s recent loan will support their continued success. It is in America’s national interest to weaken Russia’s ability to wage this war, and we need to stand firmly with our allies.

Representative Andy Biggs: Tonight was another reminder that evil exists and that those who carry out its schemes seek to wreak chaos within our Constitutional Republic. I'm grateful no harm came to our president or any elected or administration official, or journalist in the room. May God bless and keep America.

Representative Paul Gosar: In light of tonight’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, I’m deeply thankful for the swift response from law enforcement, relieved that the President and First Lady are safe, and am keeping our nation in my prayers.

Representative Greg Stanton: There's no good reason a member of Congress should be trading stocks while making laws. I don't trade stocks, and I've got a bill to make sure nobody else does either.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: I was at the WHCD last night. I’m grateful to law enforcement for acting quickly and ensuring everyone’s safety. On a personal note, I’m deeply thankful to Senator Jacky Rosen, who held me under the table and kept telling me we’d be okay as I was shaking and in tears. What’s hardest to process is that this kind of violence is a daily reality for communities across the country.

Representative Adelita Grijalva: This is the beauty of our border communities. Ambos Nogales is one vibrant, shared community—even if divided by a wall.

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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres